Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · France · 1965 · 1h 47m

Once a Thief

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Director
Ralph Nelson
Cast
Alain Delon as Eddie Pedak Ann-Margret as Kristine Pedak Van Heflin as Inspector Mike Vido Jack Palance as Walter Pedak John Davis Chandler as James Arthur Sargatanas, Walter's Henchman Jeff Corey as Lieutenant Kebner
Crew
Robert Burks — Director of Photography Fredric Steinkamp — Editor Lalo Schifrin — Original Music Composer Zekial Marko — Screenplay Zekial Marko — Novel Jacques Bar — Producer
Tagline

always a target, for either side of the law!

Synopsis

Ex-convict Eddie and his wife, Kristine, attempt to build a new life for themselves and their daughter Kathy in San Francisco, but police officer Mike Vido is determined to send Eddie back to prison.

Trailer Once a Thief — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
robberyheistfilm noir
Key Collaborators
Ralph Nelson Director Robert Burks Director of Photography Fredric Steinkamp Editor Lalo Schifrin Original Music Composer Zekial Marko Screenplay Zekial Marko Novel Jacques Bar Producer
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